CSCS Mock Test Full 50 Questions 2024 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

This CSCS mock test is a full 50-question example designed to help you practice and prepare for your real Health, Safety and Environment Test in 2024. All the questions will be pulled at random from some of the core health and safety topics covered in the real CSCS test.

For the real test, you will have 45 minutes to complete 50 multiple-choice questions, you’ll need to demonstrate that you have a good theoretical knowledge of many health and safety topics before you can pass your test and apply for your CSCS card.

Most of the questions in the real test will require a single answer but there are a few which require multiple answers. In keeping with this format, we’ve added questions that require multiple answers so you can get the full experience when attempting any of our CSCS mock tests.

If a question requires two answers, you’ll need to choose both correct answers before you can get a full point for that question, so please ensure that you read each question carefully. The pass mark for this CSCS mock test is 45 out of 50. Good luck!

1. If you have to use water to control dust while cutting you should____.

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Question 1 of 50

2. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Wash it under very hot water.

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Continue working and check it out later when you get home.

Question 2 of 50

3. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Suffering from skin abrasions

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Falling

Question 3 of 50

4. If you see the word “SENSITISER” on a bottled substance, this means that____.

Only a supervisor can use it

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 4 of 50

5. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It drives up house prices in the area

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

It’s cheaper to maintain

Question 5 of 50

6. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask you should ____.

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

All of these answers

Question 6 of 50

7. Exposure to which of these would most likely result in you contracting Weil’s disease?

Paint

Asbestos

Dust

Water

Question 7 of 50

8. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 8 of 50

9. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

Hot liquid

Irritant

Dangerous to the environment

Corrosive

Question 9 of 50

10. Methane gas is dangerous in confined spaces because ___. (Choose 2 answers)

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can explode

It can cause dehydration

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause hyperactivity

Question 10 of 50

11. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your job.

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your colleague’s job.

Question 11 of 50

12. What do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Water

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Question 12 of 50

13. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

All gloves are not meant to protect against all chemicals, you’ll need to check the standards of the gloves you’re planning to use.

Question 13 of 50

14. Guard rails placed around the top of an excavation are meant to ___.

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Question 14 of 50

15. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 15 of 50

16. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 16 of 50

17. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 17 of 50

18. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 18 of 50

19. What does this signal mean?

Proceed

Turn right

Turn left

Danger, emergency stop

Question 19 of 50

20. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Question 20 of 50

21. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with power tools

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Question 21 of 50

22. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 22 of 50

23. Why is a person always positioned immediately outside of a confined space while work is taking place inside it?

To perform risk assessments

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To assess compliance with the method statement

To supervise work

Question 23 of 50

24. In which of these are you most likely to encounter asbestos?

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

Question 24 of 50

25. Give TWO answers as to how excess noise can affect your health. (Choose 2 answers)

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

Question 25 of 50

26. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Question 26 of 50

27. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 27 of 50

28. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Question 28 of 50

29. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 29 of 50

30. As an employee it’s your responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Provide your own PPE

Question 30 of 50

31. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Question 31 of 50

32. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

The police

Your employer

Question 32 of 50

33. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Pull the nail out.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Question 33 of 50

34. What should you do if you’re given a cable avoiding tool to use while working but you don’t know how to use it?

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Question 34 of 50

35. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Question 35 of 50

36. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Question 36 of 50

37. What should you do if you notice the side supports moving around as you're working inside an excavation?

Nothing – this is normal

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Move further down and continue working

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Question 37 of 50

38. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 38 of 50

39. An excavation should be battered back or stepped if ___.

It’s more than 5m in depth

There is a risk of the sides falling in, regardless of how deep it is

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Buried services are present

Question 39 of 50

40. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

Question 40 of 50

41. Which class of fire does magnesium and aluminium materials fall under?

Class F

Class A

Class D

Class B

Question 41 of 50

42. Which of these should not be in a first-aid kit?

Disposable gloves

Plasters

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Question 42 of 50

43. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Question 43 of 50

44. What could happen if oxygen levels in a confined space drops below 8 percent?

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Question 44 of 50

45. What should you do FIRST if someone is unconscious but you are not a trained first aider?

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 45 of 50

46. You stumble upon a rare plant or animal that is protected by law, which TWO activities below would be considered illegal? (Choose 2 answers)

Reporting your finding

Photographing your finding

Destroying the habit

Removing your finding

Feeding your finding

Question 46 of 50

47. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT:

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 47 of 50

48. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It tells you where tools should be stored

Question 48 of 50

49. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Question 49 of 50

50. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 50 of 50